Ignisha: This is a rewrite of "Vampire and Kitsune". If all goes well, I might update this version instead of the previous...

Naruto: Seriously...?

Evangeline: And why are you rewriting this?

Ignisha: Cause the other one seemed to go a little too fast...

Of the Past: Vampires and Foxes

Arc One: Banishment and New Beginnings

Chapter One: Banishment

(Hokage Tower)

"Wh-what...?"

Naruto stared at Tsunade as the news given to him started to break his mental stability.

"I... I'm... I'm banished...?" He asked.

Tsunade nodded, bearing in for the explosion.

"Wh... Why am I being banished, tebayo! After all I did for them! I stopped Gaara and the Ichibi from attacking, dattebayo! I stopped Sasuke from defecting and going to that Orochimaru! I even kept the Kyuubi on bay for them, and you're telling me, I'm being BANISHED?"

Tsunade sighed. "Look, Naruto, I don't like it either, but even I can't stop the Council from doing this. Many clans want you here, but the rest..." She trailed off, leaving the rest for Naruto to fill in. Naruto shook in many emotions. He was sad that he was being banished and taken away from his family that he managed to create from his friends. He was confused about why he was being banished. He was mad, no, he was hissing in anger that the council will banish him just like that! Before he could retort and head for the council himself, Tsunade stopped him. "Wait, Naruto! I know it's a lot of get in, but we have to think about this! Not just ram into the council room and demand explanations! It's already been decided! You can't stay here anymore!"

"What should I do then, Baa-chan!"

Tsunade sighed. "Jiraiya and I already thought up of a backup plan."

Naruto blinked. "Back... up plan?"

Tsunade nodded. "You will be journeying with Jiraiya to hone your skills and will be staying with him until I clean up on this side of the problem."

Naruto stared at her for a bit before-

"NANI! I'm staying with Ero-Sennin, dattebayoka? This is bad! The world is ending! The end is nigh! THE END IS NIGH! OH NO~!"

Tsuande sweat-dropped as Naruto grabbed his own head, screaming around like a mad man. "Naruto, calm down..."

The screams continued. Tick marks appeared on Tsunade as she tightened her fist.

"Naruto, CALM DOWN!"

Naruto immediately stopped. "H-hai..."

"Now, what I'm going to tell you is classified Class SS secret..." Tsunade said, quickly gaining Naruto's attention. "As you may, or may not, know... there appears to be an organization that is after the Bijuus. While you are being banished, I am giving you one last triple S Class mission. Stay with Jiraiya at all cost, train as hard as you can, and if any of the Akatsuki appears before you, either fight or run. Do you understand?"

Naruto grinned. "No problem! If any of those bastards come to me, I'll beat them like no tomorrow, tebayo!"

Tsunade chuckled. "No doubt you'll do that." She then glared. "But seriously, don't." Naruto grumbled as Tsunade sighed. "Alright, you have your last mission, your reasons, and such... Now get the hell out of my office!" She shouted playfully as Naruto stuck out a tongue, leaving.

(Later...)

Naruto and Jiraiya were standing beyond the gate towards Konoha as all of the Konoha 11 was there along with their Sensei and Tsunade and Shizune. Naruto sighed.

"Well, guess this is it..." He said, gazing at his friends.

They all briefly said their goodbyes and laid out small gifts as Naruto turned to his team. Out of all the teams (besides Hinata), Team 7 looked the most worn out. Naruto grinned sadly. "Hehehehe..."

"This is not a time to be laughing Naruto!" Sakura scolded, tears brimming as Naruto frowned. "Yeah, you're right, Sakura-chan, tebayo..." He looked up. "S-sakura-chan! A-are you c-crying...?" Sakura shook her head, tears coming out like a river. "N-no! ... Y-yes... I-I mean, it's my fault this is happening! I-I asked you to bring Sasuke-kun back... A-and now, y-you're leaving instead...!" Naruto looked down as Sasuke narrowed his eyes. "No, it's my fault... If I didn't leave the village in the first place..."

"It's none of your guys' fault, tebayo..." Naruto said. "I chose this path, and went straight forward..." Naruto continued. "If anything... I should be the one to be sorry, tebayo..." Kakashi sighed. "Well Naruto, if there's any last words I wanna say, it's this: Know your limitations, and work hard, alright?" Naruto grinned, saluting. "Yes'sir! If there's anything I learned from you, Kakashi-sensei, is to never be late and make sure Ero-Sennin doesn't write anymore porno, dattebayo!"

Kakashi and Jiraiya paled at this as a majority of the female population present glared at them.

Tsunade shook her head as she faced her favorite Ninja. "Alright Naruto, this is where we part ways. The road as a forced out Nin is harsh and tough. My advice is to stay alive, keep up being healthy, and do try not to get into trouble." She advised as Naruto grinned again. "No problem, Baa-chan! I won't cause any more troubles, tebayo!" The remainder of Team 7 coughed loudly as the blonde glared at them.

"Anyway, this might be our last time seeing each other, so... Take care you brat..." Tsunade said worryingly.

Naruto made a "good-guy" pose. "Don't worry about it!" He turned to Kiba who was stuck on a wheelchair. "Oh, and can you take care of Hinata for me? I think she got sick again..." He said as he and Team 8 gazed at the fallen Hyuuga, who fainted after being hugged by Naruto. Sakura shook her head at Naruto's hard headiness as Kiba sighed. "Yeah yeah, leave it to me, you stupid head..."

"What'd you say, you stupid mutt! I'm not stupid!" He shouted as Kiba glared back. "What! You callin' me a mutt! You bastard, when I get out of this stupid wheelchair, I'm so gonna kick your ass back your ancestors will feel it!" Naruto rolled back his sleeve. "Try it!" The two glared at each other with such intensity that lightning is seen until they looked away, crossing their arms.

"Hmph!"

"Hpmh!"

Kurenai sighed as Kakashi closed his book.

"Mah, it looks like you'll have to leave now, Naruto..." Kakashi stated as Naruto blinked. Nodding, the blonde gazed sadly at his friends. "Guess this is it then..."

"You already said that, Tonkichi..."

"Shut it, Teme!"

After a few more arguments and more good-bye hugs, it was time for Naruto to leave. Jiraiya waited impatiently as Naruto walked up to him. Turning around, he let out a big grin and yelled, "I'll be back one day, you guys! That's a promise of a life time!"

"You idiot! Don't make promises you can't keep!" Sakura yelled back as Sasuke smirked.

Naruto then pointed at Sasuke. "And you still owe me for those two Chidori!"

Sasuke chuckled nervously at the few accusing glares given to him. He then grinned. "Then I'll be here waiting...!" He shouted.

Naruto nodded at him before walking off. The group watched as Naruto turned around again. "Now what does he want...?" Shikamaru asked in a bored reaction as Naruto fisted the air, pointing his fist towards the Hokage Monument.

"I swear..." The blonde whispered. "I'll be back... on my Nindo and on my life, I will come back no matter what!"

"What the hell are you talking about now, kid? It's time to go!" Jiraiya ordered as Naruto yelled in agreement. Naruto grinned as he ran after the old man, his Hiai-ate, which was tied around his neck, glistening towards the setting sun.

Ignisha: And rewrite done! Wait for the 2nd chapter y'guys!